Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:47
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
And..
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
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All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them